Christopher Freeburn

InvestorPlace Writer

Christopher T. Freeburn has been a financial writer and editor for more than 10 years. He has worked at industry trade publications like Food Logistics, ChemicalWeek and Institutional Investor. His freelance articles have appeared in a variety of magazines, including Technology Review, Audubon and USA Weekend. He lives in Westchester County, just outside New York City.”

Recent Articles

Apple: ‘Do Not Disturb’ Bug Will Get Fix on Jan. 7

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 3, 2013

Apple will introduce a fix on January 7 for a glitch in the "Do Not Disturb" feature in iOS that keeps it running after it should have turned off.

Deal to Avert Fiscal Cliff Sends Gold Higher

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 2, 2013

An approved deal to avoid the fiscal cliff buoyed stocks and metals alike Wednesday, as gold and silver futures headed north.

Wednesday Apple Rumors: iPhone 5S to Come in Colors

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Jan 2, 2013

The iPhone 5S will come in a variety of colors and sizes; TSMC will make chips for the iPad; and a judge dismisses part of Apple's lawsuit against Amazon.

Gold Posts Weekly Loss as Budget Talks Continue

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 28, 2012

Gold sank in Friday trading as negotiations in Washington to avert the U.S. fiscal cliff entered a last minute frenzy, leaving the metal with a weekly loss.

Friday Apple Rumors: ‘Insatiable’ iPad Mini Demand in China

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 28, 2012

iPad Minis are selling out in China; iPad and iPhone app downloads spiked on Christmas Day; Apple must pay Chinese writers for copyright infringement.

Amazon’s 10 Best-Selling Books of 2012

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 28, 2012

Amazon has released its list of the 10 best0selling books of 2012, topped by one of the books in the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series.

Wal-Mart Joins Same-Day Delivery Battle

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 28, 2012

Wal-Mart is testing same-day delivery in five markets in a bid to compete with Amazon.

DirecTV to Raise Prices in 2013

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 28, 2012

DirecTV is raising monthly subscription fees by an average of 4.5% starting in February due to higher programming costs.

Gold Rises as U.S. Poised to Go Over Cliff

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 27, 2012

Gold rose in Thursday trading after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told reporters that the U.S. was likely to go over the fiscal cliff.

Thursday Apple Rumors: Apple Developing Smart Watch

By Christopher Freeburn, InvestorPlace Writer Dec 27, 2012

Apple may be developing an iOS watch with Intel; Samsung faces billions in European patent fines; and Apple patents curved glass-making method.